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'DEFCON' Gets Release Date

by Rainier on July 20, 2006 @ 3:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Darwinia developer Introversion announced it will be releasing its eagerly-awaited third title DEFCON in September 2006. DEFCON, inspired by the 1983 cult-classic Wargames, is an online, competitive, multiplayer strategy game based around the theme of global thermonuclear war.

'Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy' (ALL) Developer Diary #5 - Screens

by Rainier on July 20, 2006 @ 12:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

LucasArts presents the first in a series of feature stories about LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy. You can expect stories like the one to follow periodically, until the game's release across multiple platforms this fall, each article further detailing certain aspects of the game.

'Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45' Gets Free Booster Pack

by Rainier on July 20, 2006 @ 12:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 places you in the most realistic WWII first-person multi-player combat to date, allowing the player to fight through some of the most intense combat of the war. Tripwire plans to release a free update on Thursday, July 27th, offering a new map, new weapon system, the usual bug & crash fixes, and game tweaks

Sony Online Entertainment Licenses Unreal Engine 3

by Rainier on July 20, 2006 @ 12:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony Online Entertainment today announced a licensing agreement with Epic Games to use their Unreal Engine 3 for the development of next-generation console and PC-based games. SOE will utilize this technology for a number of future projects, including the DC Comics-based game currently under development at SOE-Austin.

'Heavenly Sword' (PS3) - 30 New Screens & Art

by Rainier on July 20, 2006 @ 12:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

A stunningly beautiful martial arts drama set in a mythical time and place in the Far East, Heavenly Sword, developed by Ninja Theory, takes players on a roller coaster of emotion and action that truly exploits the potential of gaming as the new artistic entertainment medium.

'Massive Assault Network 2' - v2.0.205 Updated Beta & Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on July 20, 2006 @ 11:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Wargaming has released a new patch for its Massive Assault Network 2 open beta test. This v2.0.205 beta adds minor optimization and interface enhancements, easier default settings, various bug and crash fixes and other tweaks....

'Resistance: Fall of Man' (PS3) - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on July 20, 2006 @ 10:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Resistance: Fall of Man, the U.S. and Britain band together in a last-ditch effort to save Europe and Asia from a horrific scourge. Humanity’s hope for survival is slim, and the tide of the battle rests on the shoulders of U.S. Army Ranger, Sgt. Nathan Hale.

'Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence' (PS2) Online Tournament Announced

by Rainier on July 20, 2006 @ 10:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Konami announced today an official online tournament for its tactical espionage action game, MGS 3: Subsistence to take place between July 29th and September 17th. The tournament will let gamers compete with others nationwide for a chance to win a selection of incredible Metal Gear prizes and top honors as the best players in the country.

'Caesar IV' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on July 20, 2006 @ 10:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Caesar IV enables players to experience first-hand the vastness of the Roman Empire as they develop cities and provinces in five distinct geographical regions. The new screens show off the North Africa, Mediterranean and desert territories of the expansive Roman Empire.

'Test Drive Unlimited' (X360) Will Retail for $39.95

by Rainier on July 20, 2006 @ 9:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atari announced today that the Xbox 360 edition of its upcoming next-generation racing game Test Drive Unlimited will retail for US$39.95, and it plans to release monthly car packs featuring six or more cars, complete with genre-specific radio stations, beginning six weeks after launch on Xbox Live Marketplace.

'Genji 2' (PS3) - 22 New Screens

by Rainier on July 20, 2006 @ 9:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Based on the PS2 game Genji, and set three years after the last chapter of Genkuro Yoshitsune’s life, Genji 2 (working title) continues to expand on the historical accounts of feudal Japan. By doing so, Genji 2 unveils beautiful next generation visuals and sword slashing gameplay.

'Heroes of Might and Magic V' - v1.02 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on July 20, 2006 @ 9:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft has released a v1.02 patch for Nival Interactive's Might & Magic V. This update brings your retail, and download, game to v1.02 and adds a new video mode, two new maps, hot seat duel mode, extended tooltips and a slew of bug & crash fixes and other game tweaks.

'Pro Stroke Golf: World Tour 2007' (PSP/PS2/Xbox/PC) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on July 20, 2006 @ 8:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pro Stroke Golf is destined to capture the player's imagination by fusing the features of real-world golf, high-end graphics, accurate animation and a unique control system.

'Night Watch' - Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on July 20, 2006 @ 8:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Night Watch is a tactical RPG, using the Silent Storm engine, and based on material from Russian writer Lukyanenko and is situated in the not so distant future. CDV has released the first patch for Night Watch addressing Voice volume fixed, Dialogtexts fixed, Textbugs fixed, and Lipsync improved.

'Star Wars Galaxies: The Complete Online Adventures' Bundle Announced

by Rainier on July 20, 2006 @ 8:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

LucasArts and Sony Online Entertainment today announced Star Wars Galaxies: The Complete Online Adventures, the most inclusive Star Wars Galaxies experience ever released. The bundle includes the original SWG, 3 expansion packs and a tons of bonus material such as Empire at War demo, ingame items, trailers and plenty more ...

'The Secrets of Atlantis: The Sacred Legacy' - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on July 20, 2006 @ 2:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Secret Of Atlantis, previously known as Atlantis V, is a new point and click adventure situated in the 1930s. You are Howard Brooks, a young aeronautic engineer who awakes on the Hindenburg zeppelin, investigating a strange vessel, one which will take you to the four corners of the earth, interacting with over 30 NPCs, and solving nearly a dozen puzzles.

'DIRT: Colin McRae Off-Road' (PS3/X360/PC) Officially Announced

by Rainier on July 20, 2006 @ 2:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

DIRT: Colin McRae Off-Road is today revealed as the title for the next generation of the rally racing series. DIRT: Colin McRae Off-Road is set to be the most diverse and exhilarating off-road racing experience ever with sensational gravel, mud and dirt events the world over.

Daily Dose of Boring Q&As

by Rainier on July 20, 2006 @ 1:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

'Eagle Eye Golf' (PS2) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on July 20, 2006 @ 1:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Designed with the casual golf fan in mind, Eagle Eye Golf delivers a fun and fast game of links, yet deep enough to challenge even veteran video game golfers.

Funcom Adds Interactive Advertisement To 'Anarchy Online'

by Rainier on July 20, 2006 @ 1:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Funcom and Massive Incorporated introduce interactive advertisement technology in Anarchy Online, allowing players to interact with dynamic billboards in the game, making for a more memorable and interactive advertisement experience.